The angry adolescent — a phase or depression?

The angry adolescent — a phase or depression? A friend once asked me about his son, who was about to turn 20. As a teenager, the boy had a quick temper. His dad assumed that his short fuse was related to that awkward stage of life. But now, on the brink of adulthood, the young man seemed to be getting worse. He’d been less able to deal with criticism, minor upsets, jokes, or comments contrary to his point of view. The young man’s father didn’t know if his son’s behavior was normal,porn 18 or if it was a sign of depression or other problem. He also wanted to know how to talk with his son about his anger. To understand this situation, it helps to put yourself in a 19-year-old’s shoes. Still inexperienced, there are big challenges ahead: graduating from high school, entering the work force (in a tough economy) or starting college, living away from home for the first time. These are stressful transitions for anyone.